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Abadia Retuerta Cuvee El Campanario 1996
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$70.62
The 100% Tempranillo 1996 Cuvee Campanario represents a blend of the finest parcels of Tempranillo. The wine was aged...
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Abadia Retuerta Pago Negralada 1996
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$143.93
Incredibly opaque and tight. The nose hints at blackberry, licorice, spices and meat. On the palate, a very dark...
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Masseto Toscana 1996
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$1145.31
Tasted from a double magnum, this 1996 (which was not a particularly good vintage in Bolgheri) shines for its...
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Michele Chiarlo Barolo Cerequio 1996
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$125.78
Shows ample black fruit and spice aromas and flavors in a rich, full body with healthy tannins and a lingering finish.
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Ornellaia Bolgheri 1996
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$348.14
Longtime fans of this wine as well as big-name bounty hunters should be happy enough with the '96 version, if their...
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Revello Barolo 1996
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$66.20
Heady aromatics, soft, ripe tannins, sweet spice, leather and dark plum cherry fruit, Revello exemplifies the...
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Seghesio Barolo La Villa 1996
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$72.20
91-94 The explosive 1996 Barolo Vigneto La Villa offers redolent aromatics of kirsch liqueur, blackberries, soy,...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$175.48
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Vega Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Unico 1996
750ml - Case of 3
Bottle:
$702.38
Pablo Alvarez quipped that in 1996, the growing season was so benevolent, that the winemaker was not even necessary!...
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As in many Old World countries, the rise of viticulture in Germany came about as a result of the Roman Empire, who saw the potential for vine cultivation in the vast flatlands around the base of the Rhine valley. Indeed, for over a thousand years, Germany's wine production levels were enormous, with much of the south of the country being used more or less exclusively for growing grapes. Over time, this diminished to make way for expanding cities and other types of industries, but Southern Germany remains very much an important wine region within Europe, with many beautifully balanced and flavorful German wines being prized by locals and international wine lovers alike. The hills around Baden-Baden and Mannheim are especially noteworthy, as these produce the high end of the characteristic semi-sweet white wines which couple so perfectly with German cheeses and pickled vegetables. However, all of Germany's wine producing regions have something special and unique to offer, and are a joy to explore and experience.
There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.
Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.